How many subways are there in Guangzhou? Full analysis of the latest routes in 2023 and integration of hot topics across the network
In recent years, Guangzhou's subway network has developed rapidly and has become an important part of urban transportation. This article combines hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the latest situation of Guangzhou Metro, and attaches a structured data display.
1. Overview of Guangzhou Metro’s latest lines (as of October 2023)

| Line name | Opening year | Operating mileage (km) | Number of stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | 1997 | 18.5 | 16 |
| Line 2 | 2002 | 31.8 | 24 |
| Line 3 | 2005 | 67.3 | 30 |
| Line 4 | 2005 | 46.2 | 24 |
| Line 5 | 2009 | 40.2 | 24 |
| Line 6 | 2013 | 41.9 | 32 |
| Line 7 | 2016 | 21.9 | 9 |
| Line 8 | 2010 | 33.8 | 27 |
| Line 9 | 2017 | 20.1 | 11 |
| Line 10 | Partially opened | 25.3 | 19 |
| Line 11 | Under construction | 43.2 | 32 |
| Line 12 | Under construction | 37.6 | 25 |
| Line 13 | 2017 | 28.3 | 11 |
| Line 14 | 2018 | 76.3 | 22 |
| Line 18 | 2021 | 93.6 | 8 |
| Line 21 | 2018 | 61.5 | 21 |
| Line 22 | 2022 | 30.8 | 8 |
2. Hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and information related to Guangzhou Metro
1.Progress on the northern extension of Guangzhou Metro Line 18: The latest news shows that 70% of the civil engineering work on the northern extension of Line 18 has been completed and is planned to be opened in 2024.
2.Discussion on subway fare adjustment: The Guangzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission released a draft of the subway fare adjustment plan, triggering heated discussions among citizens.
3.Commercial development in subway stations: Guangzhou Metro plans to add commercial space at major stations to improve passenger experience.
4.Intelligent security inspection system pilot: Guangzhou Metro is piloting AI intelligent security inspection equipment at some stations to improve security inspection efficiency.
3. Guangzhou Metro’s future development plan
| Lines under construction | Estimated opening time | Mileage(km) | Number of stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 11 (circle line) | 2024 | 43.2 | 32 |
| Line 12 | 2025 | 37.6 | 25 |
| Line 13 Phase II | 2024 | 33.8 | 23 |
| North extension section of Line 18 | 2024 | 38.5 | 6 |
| South extension section of Line 22 | 2025 | 58.2 | 12 |
4. The best subway in Guangzhou
| Classification | line | data |
|---|---|---|
| longest line | Line 18 | 93.6 kilometers |
| shortest route | Line 7 Phase 1 | 21.9 kilometers |
| Most stations | Line 3 | 30 seats |
| top speed | Line 18/Line 22 | 160km/h |
| deepest station | Line 18 Xiancun Station | 43 meters underground |
5. The 10 issues that passengers are most concerned about
1. How many subway lines are in operation in Guangzhou now?
2. From what time to what time does Guangzhou Metro operate?
3. How to calculate Guangzhou subway fare?
4. Which lines are the most congested?
5. What payment methods does Guangzhou Metro support?
6. When is the last subway train?
7. Can I store my luggage in the subway station?
8. Are there barrier-free facilities at the subway station?
9. How to check the real-time subway arrival information?
10. Does Guangzhou Metro support the National Transportation Card?
To sum up, Guangzhou currently has a total of subway lines in operation.16 items(including some lines in operation), there are 5 lines under construction, and the total operating mileage exceeds600 kilometers, the number of stations exceeds300 seats. With the advancement of the construction of new lines, Guangzhou's subway network will be further improved to provide citizens with more convenient travel services.
In the future, Guangzhou Metro will continue to move towards the goal of "a metropolitan area on rails". It is expected that by 2035, the operating mileage of Guangzhou Metro will exceed 1,500 kilometers, forming a more complete rail transit network.
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